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“Tourist tax” coming to the Liverpool city region from 2027. Will replace visitor levy which currently exists in the city of Liverpool : £2 per room per night, and will also include Air B&Bs. Leaders say it brings region into line with European cities/destinations

#News: Mayor Steve Rotheram has welcomed the Government's announcement on new powers to create an overnight accommodation levy that will unlock a multi-million pound boost for the region's tourism economy. The Mayor has led the campaign for the levy's introduction and its success ensures England will now be in step with similar systems in Scotland and other European countries where such a levy is reinvested in tourism, culture, and infrastructure. Steve Rotheram, Mayor of the Liverpool City Region emphasised this new power will allow regions to inject hundreds of millions pounds over the coming decade to build a more sustainable future for their visitor economies. Liverpool currently has a form of tourism tax operated under the city’s Accommodation BID, which runs until December 2027. The new levy will be introduced after that date and will feature two important distinctions – a levy for the entire city region which will also include AirBnB properties. The region's visitor economy is currently worth more than £6bn a year and supports over 55,000 local jobs. Full story at: liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk/news/mayor-ste…

The handmade brooches by our artist Marcus Cotton are now on sale in the shop. A unique gift for Christmas, all proceeds go towards the PIF scheme.

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A great coffee shop that genuinely supports and helps the homeless community of Liverpool 💙🙏🏼

Check out SevenStay Aparthotels's video! #TikTok vm.tiktok.com/ZNRJUaAfS/

✅ Approved! 🏙️🌊 Watch for an explainer of our 30‑year plan: a 10km Merseyfront Walkway (Otterspool→Everton), new green spaces, a people‑first Great Howard–Leeds St, and improved rapid transit—reconnecting city & waterfront. 🎥 Read more here 👇 lpoolcouncil.info/43FsrtR

What an incredible night at the @TheGuideLpool Hero Awards on Friday! Such an honour to be shortlisted alongside inspiring charities doing outstanding work. Being recognized among these amazing organisations was a win in itself. 🙏 #heroawards

Thanks to Big Baz for fitting these washing machines in our supported properties a man of many talents 😃 …@paulmartin83 @PLSLiverpool @ironfist1972 💯💙🙏🏼

Christmas Kindness Rocks® — Part 1 🦁❤️ 🌲 Jonny & I are getting festive…& we’re ending the year exactly as we began it —with knitted warmth & kindness. Just like last year- these scarves & blankets (& extra treat) will be given to the service users of @PCPCoffee

Every year we give out Christmas bags to our homeless customers. If you would like to buy a bag, £10 covers the cost of chocolate, clean warm socks and thermals. You can donate online or in the shop. visufund.com/paper-cup-chri…

👀 Looking for something to do this weekend, or on the hunt for a unique Christmas pressie? 🎁 From seasonal treats and gifts to homewares and delicious foods – Lark Lane Farmers & Craft Market has something for everyone! 📍 Tomorrow from 9am to 2pm, Lark Lane

Seeing the city centre lit up, makes the dark nights worth it 😍 📍Pier Head, Liverpool 📸 Yvonne Liu

Countdown to KO...... We will be at Anfield from 12.00 until 3.00pm, 60,000 fans all donating a single tin of food, hygiene or sanitary product and we'll smash it !!! #HungerDoesntWearClubColours #RightToFood #LFC

🚀 Exciting things happening at Starship! Steve recently dropped in to hear how their innovative approach to housebuilding is delivering greener, smarter, zero-bills homes. He spoke with CEO Dave Dargan about how this could support meeting the City Region’s housing targets. 🏠

Big Baz getting psyched up to fit washing machine number 2 in another of our supported properties #support #charity #CIC #shelter #BackOnTrack #RecoverySupport #GivingBack #dogood #GiveBack 💙

Including the perspective of those with lived experience is key to our work with the Centre for Homelessness Impact (CHI), local authorities and wider partners to tackle homelessness in the city region. This week our Lived Experience group met to discuss their thoughts as we prepare for the creation of a cross-sector homelessness taskforce. #OurLiverpoolCityRegion

These 3 simple checks take minutes, but could save you £££ and keep criminals out of your home. If you don’t check who takes your rubbish, you could be fined when it’s fly-tipped. Don’t get caught out, avoid a #RubbishDeal

🎄We’re getting into the festive spirit early at the Combined Authority, with the help of the talented schoolchildren of St. Bede's Catholic Junior School in Widnes. Armed with pens, paper and glitter, pupils in every year group took part in a special art class to design this year’s Christmas Cards for Steve Rotheram, Mayor of the Liverpool City Region and Chief Executive Katherine Fairclough. The Mayor and Katherine now have the tough job of whittling down the 20 best entries to the two winning designs – which will then adorn the official cards sent across the City Region and beyond to politicians, businesses, partners, stakeholders and our very own staff.

Don’t ever underestimate the impact of grief, of losing a friend. Spurs you on but also stops you in your tracks at times 💔